Dr. Roberto Serrano

Professor

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Biography

Roberto Serrano is the Harrison S. Kravis University Professor of Economics at Brown University. His research focuses on welfare economics and social choice theory, encompassing topics such as general equilibrium models, Pareto optimality, uncertainty, and public goods. Serrano has made significant contributions to the understanding of economic mechanisms, particularly in assessing the efficiency and fairness of voting mechanisms within society. He co-authored several notable textbooks, including 'Welfare Economics and Social Choice Theory' with Allan M. Feldman, and 'Short Course in Intermediate Microeconomics with Calculus'. His work has been praised for its careful presentation of complex subjects through accessible mathematical tools. Serrano has also played an editorial role for the journal 'Games and Economic Behavior' and is dedicated to teaching, offering office hours for student engagement.

Research Interests

Experience

Harrison S. Kravis University Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and researching in the field of economics with a focus on welfare economics and social choice.

Awards

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Best Teacher Award

2021-05-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics